contents 12 20 38 40 44 50 FEATURES 24 30 34 38 WHAT'S HOT? AT THE CROSSROADS OF GLUTEN-FREE AND UNCERTAINTY MILLENNIAL-STYLE MARKETING SHORTBREAD ADVANTAGE An at-a-glance overview of foodservice industry trends for now and the near future largely inspired by ideas from well known menu analyst Nancy Kruse to inspire your products and produce greater sales. An estimated 44 million people currently live a glutenfree lifestyle. This has many retail bakeries struggling with some serious decisions. DEPARTMENTS The foodie mentallity is strong in the millennial generation. At 80 million strong, they're transforming retail baking, but they're not all the same. Target one subgroup for success. With a simple and easy recipe, shortbread cookies create interest and buzz in the bakery. Learn to take advantage of this go-to product and watch sales of other products join them in moving out of the door. COVER 06 News Bites 18 Legislation 10 My Favorite Things 20 Ingredients 12 Management 40 Breads and Baking 14 Labor Front 44 Cake 16 Food Safety 50 Cafe The day to day operations of a retail bakery take time and effort, often leaving managers and owners little time to keep up with the latest food trends. However to stay current and keep your business in the conversation, it's imperative to know and incorporate what customers want. (page 24) bakemag.com | AUG 2014 > 05http://www.bakemag.com